Information Security MSc

Cybersecurity is an issue that pervades all industries and sectors, and UCL is one of the global leaders in the field. This programme enables you to learn from renowned lecturers who are also researchers in their areas of expertise, sharing their knowledge about the very latest developments in this fast-moving space.

In this programme, you will learn core cybersecurity knowledge through compulsory modules that cover computer security, research in information security to help you prepare for your dissertation, cryptography and secure data communication – which are particularly sought-after skillsets in industry. Optional modules that reflect the current trends in the cybersecurity world allow you to specialise and deepen your knowledge in specific areas.

By successfully passing the programme and the optional Information Security Management module, you will earn a certificate from the National Cyber Security Centre, which is part of GCHQ. You will also undertake a project during the summer term. This could be working with an industry partner, which will expose you to the current questions industry is working on. Or it could be an academic research project, priming you for a future PhD or career in research.